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Good Mood

United Kingdom·Oat Cream Pale Ale
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Good Mood captures the paradox of a pale ale built for softness: oat and vanilla create a naturally pillowy body, yet the brewers have threaded bright, fruit-forward hops through it to prevent any heaviness. The result swings between two poles—tangerine, cherry, raspberry, peach and candied fruit notes surge first, accentuated by hand-scraped vanilla that deepens the creaminess—then a mellow but steady undertone of pithy bitterness pulls the beer back into balance. It is approachable by design, a beer that works in the late afternoon when you want brightness without harshness, the oat base smoothing every edge.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityvanillaberry
fruity
vanilla
berry
peach
orange
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant fruit—tangerine zest and stone fruit leap forward, followed by soft notes of vanilla and candied sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Good Mood

◎ Appearance

Good Mood presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a stable foam collar that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The beer's luminosity suggests both refinement and approachability.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant fruit—tangerine zest and stone fruit leap forward, followed by soft notes of vanilla and candied sweetness. Beneath this fruity foundation lies a clean, herbal hop character that suggests noble varieties rather than aggressive florals. The oat base provides a gentle, pillowy backdrop without muddying the aromatic profile.

tangerine, stone fruitvanilla, candiedsoft herbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and creamy, with the oat malt delivering a naturally smooth texture. Bright berry and peach notes bloom across the mid-palate, brightened further by citrus hop character that prevents any cloying sensation. A measured, pithy bitterness emerges in the latter half, threading through the sweetness and pulling the beer into clean, balanced territory.

creamy oat baseberry, peach, citrusrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the pithy bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness. A subtle vanilla sweetness and smooth malt character fade gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

clean, drylingering vanillarefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Oat Cream Pale Ale

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What is a Oat Cream Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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